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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 2: WEEK 1</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-2-week-1/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time! Season 2 starts strong with deluxe power, classic EM pinball, and winter sports action! Compete together on your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device and flip your way up the leaderboard. This Week’s Tables:  Earth Wind Fire Deluxe  Tropical EM+  Winter Sports 2018 Tournament Dates: Starts: Friday, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>sponsored blog post</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-105565" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/S02WK1-Social-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/S02WK1-Social-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/S02WK1-Social-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/S02WK1-Social-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/S02WK1-Social-768x768.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/S02WK1-Social-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/S02WK1-Social-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f32a_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f32a;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="&#x1f32a;" aria-label="&#x1f32a;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3dd_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f3dd;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="&#x1f3dd;" aria-label="&#x1f3dd;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26f7_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26f7;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="&#x26f7;" aria-label="&#x26f7;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time!<br />
Season 2 starts strong with deluxe power, classic EM pinball, and winter sports action! Compete together on your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device and flip your way up the leaderboard.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f32a_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f32a;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="&#x1f32a;" aria-label="&#x1f32a;" /> Earth Wind Fire Deluxe<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3dd_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f3dd;" width="31" height="31" data-emoji="&#x1f3dd;" aria-label="&#x1f3dd;" /> Tropical EM+<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26f7_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26f7;" width="31" height="31" data-emoji="&#x26f7;" aria-label="&#x26f7;" /> Winter Sports 2018</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:<br />
Starts: Friday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. PT<br />
Ends: Thursday, February 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" width="31" height="31" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 randomly selected from the Top 100<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" width="31" height="31" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 randomly selected from ranks 101–500<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 randomly selected from ranks 501+</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" width="28" height="28" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:<br />
AtGames Gift Cards can currently be used only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" width="29" height="29" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" width="31" height="31" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" width="31" height="31" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" width="30" height="30" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:<br />
<a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770564921412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ktra_fX98DkDuZaTdFlA8">https://www.atgames.net/<wbr />leaderboards/schedule</a></p>
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		<title>Update from the IFPA on opt-out policy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA has been monitoring the impact of opt-outs on competition results and on TD feedback about pressure from players. Given those impacts and the IFPA&#8217;s focus on competitive result integrity, the IFPA has decided to no longer allow opt-outs. Any IFPA sanctioned events with an end date of March 1st, 2026 or later will [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The IFPA has been monitoring the impact of opt-outs on competition results and on TD feedback about pressure from players. Given those impacts and the IFPA&#8217;s focus on competitive result integrity, the IFPA has decided to no longer allow opt-outs. Any IFPA sanctioned events with an end date of March 1st, 2026 or later will be subject to this policy change. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Players who wish to participate in IFPA sanctioned events expect fair tournaments with accurate reporting. Players opting-out had drastically altered the results of events without showing up in the event results themselves, harming the integrity of IFPA results and rankings. Additionally, players have used opt-outs in an attempt to play in events while not risking their competitive statistics. Removing opt-outs ensures accurate tournament results and streamlines the reporting process for our volunteer TDs and Staff.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Players who wish to participate in IFPA sanctioned tournaments but do not wish to be included in IFPA rankings may still choose to suppress their player profile. Suppression allows all players to participate without the same impacts on competition presented by opt-outs. Suppressed players will not be eligible to participate in that year’s SCS, NACS, WNACS, Country, SPC, Worlds, etc. IFPA championships. Suppression can be requested at any time by emailing the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com. Suppression for any length of time will invalidate the suppressed player from qualifying for the events listed above for the current year. Players who are not suppressed at the start of a year are automatically eligible to qualify for those championships again in that year. </span></p>
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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 1: WEEK 13</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-13/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time! Wrap up the season with frozen adventures, wild circus fun, and international pinball flair! Compete together on your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device and make one last push up the leaderboard. This Week’s Tables:  Polar Expedition – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 2  Clown Deluxe [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>sponsored blog post</em></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-105333" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK13.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK13.png 1875w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK13-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK13-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK13-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK13-768x768.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK13-1536x1536.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2744_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x2744;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x2744;" aria-label="&#x2744;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f921/72.png" alt="&#x1f921;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f921;" aria-label="&#x1f921;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f1f2_1f1fd/72.png" alt="&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd;" aria-label="&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Wrap up the season with frozen adventures, wild circus fun, and international pinball flair! Compete together on your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device and make one last push up the leaderboard.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2744_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x2744;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x2744;" aria-label="&#x2744;" /> Polar Expedition – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 2</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f921/72.png" alt="&#x1f921;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f921;" aria-label="&#x1f921;" /> Clown Deluxe – included in Zaccaria Pinball Pack 5 and PinballNet<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f1f2_1f1fd/72.png" alt="&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd;" aria-label="&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd;" /> Mexico Deluxe – included in Zaccaria Pinball Pack 4 and PinballNet<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Starts: Friday, January 30 at 3:00 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ends: Thursday, February 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 player randomly selected from the Top 100</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 101–500</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 501+</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" width="40" height="40" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically</p>
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		<title>Introducing InterBlok!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/introducing-interblok/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tournament Results]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post Click HERE to learn more &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Click <a href="https://mailchi.mp/c6261a90a0d1/introducing-interblok?e=35859ea5d3"><strong>HERE</strong></a> to learn more</p>
<p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/c6261a90a0d1/introducing-interblok?e=35859ea5d3"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-105322" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/interblok.png" alt="" width="525" height="461" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/interblok.png 744w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/interblok-300x263.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/interblok-171x150.png 171w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Stern Rewards Program &#8211; Qualifier list updated for 2025 season!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/stern-rewards-program-qualifier-list-updated-for-2025-season/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all the players who have qualified for the Stern Rewards Program for the 2025 calendar year by finishing in the top 1000 of the World Pinball Player Rankings! Contact us at ifpapinball@gmail.com if you’re interested in redeeming. Detailed rules for the Stern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers, and updated list [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-10327 size-medium" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward-300x130.png" alt="" width="300" height="130" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward-300x130.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward-125x54.png 125w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward.png 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Congratulations to all the players who have qualified for the Stern Rewards Program for the 2025 calendar year by finishing in the top 1000 of the World Pinball Player Rankings! Contact us at ifpapinball@gmail.com if you’re interested in redeeming.</p>
<p>Detailed rules for the Stern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers, and updated list of rewards available can be found <strong><a href="http://www.ifpapinball.com/sternrewardsprogram">HERE</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Here is the current list of what’s available and in stock as of this moment. We will do our best to update the rewards website as often as possible.</p>
<p>Avengers Premium<br />
Deadpool Premium<br />
Foo Fighters Premium<br />
James Bond Premium<br />
John Wick Pro<br />
John Wick Premium<br />
Jurassic Park Pro<br />
Jurassic Park Premium<br />
Metallica Remastered Premium<br />
Stranger Things Pro<br />
X-Men Pro<br />
X-Men Premium<br />
Venom Pro<br />
Venom Premium<br />
Dungeons &amp; Dragons Pro<br />
Dungeons &amp; Dragons Premium<br />
King Kong Premium<br />
Star Wars: Fall of the Empire Pro<br />
Star Wars: Fall of the Empire Premium</p>
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		<title>IFPA’s Player of the Month/Biggest Movers for December 2025!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpas-player-of-the-month-biggest-movers-for-december-2025/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Al Thomka]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Andrei Massenkoff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Keith Elwin]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are the November 2026 IFPA winners for Player of the Month and Biggest Movers: Player of the Month: Sterling Mitoska from Brooklyn, MI (352.81 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; MAIN) Ripley Kalyn Smith from Louisville, KY (81.03 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; WOMEN&#8217;S) Biggest Movers: Sydni Purvis from Los Angeles, CA (+38,494 spots) Stephanie Diaz from Anaheim, CA (+30,960 spots) Don [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-7473 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1.jpg" alt="" width="284" height="257" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1.jpg 284w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1-200x180.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px" /></a>Here are the November 2026 IFPA winners for Player of the Month and Biggest Movers:</p>
<p>Player of the Month:<br />
Sterling Mitoska from Brooklyn, MI (352.81 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; MAIN)<br />
Ripley Kalyn Smith from Louisville, KY (81.03 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; WOMEN&#8217;S)</p>
<p>Biggest Movers:<br />
Sydni Purvis from Los Angeles, CA (+38,494 spots)<br />
Stephanie Diaz from Anaheim, CA (+30,960 spots)<br />
Don Getz from Langley, BC (+25,660 spots)</p>
<p>These players have now all qualified for the Stern Rewards Program for 2025. Congrats to everyone!</p>
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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 1: WEEK 12</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-12/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time! Brace for intense weather, blast into classic arcade space battles, and stomp through prehistoric chaos! Compete together on your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device and climb the leaderboard for a shot at AtGames Gift Card rewards. This Week’s Tables:  Nature’s Fury – included in Natural History [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>sponsored blog post</em></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-104952" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK12.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK12.png 675w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK12-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK12-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f32a_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f32a;" data-emoji="&#x1f32a;" aria-label="&#x1f32a;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f680/72.png" alt="&#x1f680;" data-emoji="&#x1f680;" aria-label="&#x1f680;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f996/72.png" alt="&#x1f996;" data-emoji="&#x1f996;" aria-label="&#x1f996;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Brace for intense weather, blast into classic arcade space battles, and stomp through prehistoric chaos! Compete together on your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device and climb the leaderboard for a shot at AtGames Gift Card rewards.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f32a_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f32a;" data-emoji="&#x1f32a;" aria-label="&#x1f32a;" /> Nature’s Fury – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 3</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f680/72.png" alt="&#x1f680;" data-emoji="&#x1f680;" aria-label="&#x1f680;" /> DARIUS<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> – included in Taito Pinball Pack 1</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f996/72.png" alt="&#x1f996;" data-emoji="&#x1f996;" aria-label="&#x1f996;" /> Dinosaur Dynasty – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 3</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Starts: Friday, January 23 at 3:00 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ends: Thursday, January 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 player randomly selected from the Top 100</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 101–500</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 501+</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769223356477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14SCxiLFlCt5c_PhLJrenO">https://www.atgames.net/<wbr />leaderboards/schedule</a></p>
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		<title>Staffing and Organizational Announcement</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tournament Results]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[We would like to provide the community with an update to our mission statement and organization structure. We have revised our mission statement, making it more simplified and focused: To steward the sport of competitive pinball by empowering volunteers with the resources to host fair, inclusive competitions that unite players of all backgrounds through our [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We would like to provide the community with an update to our mission statement and organization structure.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have revised our mission statement, making it more simplified and focused: To steward the sport of competitive pinball by empowering volunteers with the resources to host fair, inclusive competitions that unite players of all backgrounds through our official world rankings. Our mission statement and information about the purpose of the World Pinball Player Rankings are on the </span><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/about/about-the-ifpa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">About the IFPA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> page.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are adding new members to the IFPA Staff. With these new additions, all of the IFPA Staff are working as a single team. We are making it a priority to maintain open and constructive lines of communication among all IFPA Staff members.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are proud to announce and welcome these new members to the team: Kaylee Campbell, Travis Murie, and Ashley Weaver.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have updated our </span><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/menu/about/ifpa-staff/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IFPA Staff</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> page to include brief biographies of these new members.</span></p>
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		<title>2025-26 NACS Media Madness</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/2025-26-nacs-media-madness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Too many media pieces coming in to list them separately. Click below to read/watch/listen the following: Michigan’s best pinballers compete for top honors IFPA Women&#8217;s State Pinball Finals heads to Fremont Pinball has arrived in Port Clinton How competitive pinball evolved into a thriving culture in Utah Cape Fear hosts North Carolina State Pinball Championship [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-35602" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EU-Media-Futures-Forum-pic_0-300x221.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="221" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EU-Media-Futures-Forum-pic_0-300x221.jpg 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EU-Media-Futures-Forum-pic_0-768x566.jpg 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EU-Media-Futures-Forum-pic_0-203x150.jpg 203w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EU-Media-Futures-Forum-pic_0.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Too many media pieces coming in to list them separately. Click below to read/watch/listen the following:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.woodtv.com/news/newaygo-county/michigans-best-pinballers-compete-for-top-honors/">Michigan’s best pinballers compete for top honors</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/ifpa-womens-state-pinball-finals-heads-to-fremont">IFPA Women&#8217;s State Pinball Finals heads to Fremont</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thebeacon.net/pinball-has-arrived-in-port-clinton/">Pinball has arrived in Port Clinton</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/01/20/utah-state-pinball-championship-competitive-pinball/">How competitive pinball evolved into a thriving culture in Utah</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wwaytv3.com/cape-fear-hosts-north-carolina-state-pinball-championship-tournament/">Cape Fear hosts North Carolina State Pinball Championship tournament</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/state-pinball-champion-to-be-crowned-in-east-rochester/">State pinball champion crowned in East Rochester</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/pinball-enthusiasts-gather-in-missoula-for-state-tournament">Pinball enthusiasts gather in Missoula for state tournament</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.missoulaevents.net/01/18/2026/mt-state-pinball-championships/">MT State Pinball Championships</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.delawareonline.com/videos/news/2026/01/17/ifpa-delaware-pinball-collective-championship-wilmington-video/88235616007/">Delaware&#8217;s Pinball State Championship gets underway</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-best-pinballers-compete-top-150650998.html?guccounter=1">Michigan’s best pinballers compete for top honors</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ksl.com/article/51433235/utah-pinballers-have-a-flipping-good-time-with-upcoming-state-championships">Utah pinballers have a flipping good time with upcoming state championships</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wistv.com/2026/01/17/craft-draft-irmo-hosts-south-carolina-state-pinball-championship/">Irmo taproom hosts South Carolina state pinball championship</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/pinball-state-championship-earns-super-state-status-for-second-consecutive-year/">Pinball State Championship hits jackpot by earning Super State status for second consecutive year</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fox11online.com/news/local/wisconsin-players-fight-for-state-championship-title-in-de-pere">Wisconsin pinball players fight for state championship title in De Pere</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wric.com/community/positively-richmond/winners-crowned-state-pinball-championships/">Winners crowned at Virginia State Pinball Championships</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/wisconsins-top-pinball-players-gear-up-for-state-championships-at-district-82/">Wisconsin’s top pinball players gear up for state championships at District 82</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.whec.com/local/rochester-pinball-collective-hosts-state-championship-sending-top-players-to-nationals/">Rochester Pinball Collective hosts state championship, sending top players to nationals</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/18/top-wisconsin-pinball-players-face-off-de-pere-shot-nationals/">Top Wisconsin pinball players face off in De Pere for a shot at nationals</a></li>
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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 1: WEEK 11</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-11/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time! Travel from dinosaur-ruled lands to classic alien battles and into a frozen prehistoric world! Compete together on your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device and flip your way up the leaderboard. This Week’s Tables:  Dinosaur Dynasty 2 – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 3  SPACE INVADERS™ [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>sponsored blog post</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-104617" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11.png 2250w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11-768x768.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK11-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f996/72.png" alt="&#x1f996;" data-emoji="&#x1f996;" aria-label="&#x1f996;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f47e/72.png" alt="&#x1f47e;" data-emoji="&#x1f47e;" aria-label="&#x1f47e;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2744_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x2744;" data-emoji="&#x2744;" aria-label="&#x2744;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time!<br />
Travel from dinosaur-ruled lands to classic alien battles and into a frozen prehistoric world! Compete together on your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device and flip your way up the leaderboard.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f996/72.png" alt="&#x1f996;" data-emoji="&#x1f996;" aria-label="&#x1f996;" /> Dinosaur Dynasty 2 – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 3<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f47e/72.png" alt="&#x1f47e;" data-emoji="&#x1f47e;" aria-label="&#x1f47e;" /> SPACE INVADERS<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> – included in Taito Pinball Pack 1<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2744_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x2744;" data-emoji="&#x2744;" aria-label="&#x2744;" /> The Last Ice Age – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 1</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:<br />
Starts: Friday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m. PT<br />
Ends: Thursday, January 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 player randomly selected from the Top 100<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 101–500<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 501+</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:<br />
Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:<br />
<a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768768189845000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2WTf-nNeg5QpFvD1yeLfZy">https://www.atgames.net/<wbr />leaderboards/schedule</a></p>
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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 1: WEEK 10</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-10/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time! Travel from ancient tombs to ninja battles and beyond the stars! Compete together on your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device and flip your way up the leaderboard. This Week’s Tables:  Egypt – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 2  THE LEGEND OF KAGE™ – included in [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>sponsored blog post</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-103765" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1.png 2250w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1-768x768.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK10-1-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3fa/72.png" alt="&#x1f3fa;" data-emoji="&#x1f3fa;" aria-label="&#x1f3fa;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f977/72.png" alt="&#x1f977;" data-emoji="&#x1f977;" aria-label="&#x1f977;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1fa90/72.png" alt="&#x1fa90;" data-emoji="&#x1fa90;" aria-label="&#x1fa90;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time!<br />
Travel from ancient tombs to ninja battles and beyond the stars! Compete together on your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device and flip your way up the leaderboard.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3fa/72.png" alt="&#x1f3fa;" data-emoji="&#x1f3fa;" aria-label="&#x1f3fa;" /> Egypt – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 2<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f977/72.png" alt="&#x1f977;" data-emoji="&#x1f977;" aria-label="&#x1f977;" /> THE LEGEND OF KAGE<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> – included in Taito Pinball Pack 3<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1fa90/72.png" alt="&#x1fa90;" data-emoji="&#x1fa90;" aria-label="&#x1fa90;" /> Exoplanets – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 1</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:<br />
Starts: Friday, January 9 at 3:00 p.m. PT<br />
Ends: Thursday, January 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 player randomly selected from the Top 100<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 101–500<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 501+</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:<br />
Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:<br />
<a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768140541368000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-givGzuiCD1HiQgaCH1d3">https://www.atgames.net/<wbr />leaderboards/schedule</a></p>
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		<title>IFPA21 World Pinball Championship – Registration is now OPEN!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpa21-world-pinball-championship-registration-is-now-open/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA is proud to announce that registration for the 21st Annual IFPA World Pinball Championship is now open! For more details check out the registration page HERE. The initial invite list is open for the top 60 players in the World Pinball Player Rankings as of 1/1/2026. Based on the interest of the top [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO.png"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-74317 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO-300x169.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO-768x432.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO-250x141.png 250w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO-1536x864.png 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFPA-LOGO.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>The IFPA is proud to announce that registration for the 21st Annual IFPA World Pinball Championship is now open! For more details check out the registration page <a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/world_championships/"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>
<p>The initial invite list is open for the top 60 players in the World Pinball Player Rankings as of 1/1/2026. Based on the interest of the top 60, we may extend the invite list additional spots so please monitor the registration page at your leisure. Should you be interested, please send payment to the IFPA as your way of committing to attending the tournament. Should you not be interested, it is equally important that we know, so please send an email to the IFPA stating you will not be available to participate.</p>
<p>Should you have any questions about our qualifying process or to find out more information about the tournament, please contact the IFPA at <a href="mailto:ifpapinball@gmail.com">ifpapinball@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<p>Three of the 80 spots will also be available for the highest ranked finisher not already in the IFPA field. One is reserved for the 2025-26 IFPA North American Pinball Championship, one is reserved for the 2025-26 IFPA European Pinball Championship and one is reserved for the 2025 IFPA Women’s World Pinball Championship.</p>
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		<title>IFPA Women&#8217;s European Pinball Championship &#8211; Registration opens January 10 at noon!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpa-european-pinball-championship-registration-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Trepp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tournament Info]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA is proud to announce that registration for the inaugural IFPA Women’s European Pinball Championship opens soon!  This event is the series final for the 2025-2026 Women’s European Championship Series. Drawing from the 2025 WECS rankings, a field of 16 players will compete for the title of IFPA Women’s European Champion. The tournament will [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IFPA is proud to announce that registration for the inaugural IFPA Women’s European Pinball Championship opens soon! <a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-56973 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="267" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1.jpg 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1-169x150.jpg 169w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>This event is the series final for the 2025-2026 Women’s European Championship Series. Drawing from the 2025 WECS rankings, a field of 16 players will compete for the title of IFPA Women’s European Champion. The tournament will take place in Lund, Sweden, on April 10.</p>
<p>Registration opens January 10 and closes January 18.</p>
<p>Players who finished in the top 30 (and have a registered IFPA profile) will receive a personal invitation email. Please note that qualified players <b>must have a registered IFPA profile</b> to be eligible for the championship.</p>
<p>For more details (including 2025 WECS standings), please see <a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wecs/">the event page</a> and <a href="https://www.pinballevents.de/ifpa-ch/ifpaepc-26/">the WEPC registration page</a>.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the qualifying process or the championship itself, please reach out to IFPAwomen@gmail.com.</p>
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		<title>🔥 Ignite the Playfield: Give Your Lineup a Championship Glow this New Year! 🏆</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/ignite-the-playfield-give-your-lineup-a-championship-glow-this-new-year/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ifpapinball.com/?p=102246</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post New Year, new high scores. ☄️ Whether you&#8217;re grinding for IFPA WPPR points or preserving a priceless classic, your machine deserves more than just &#8220;standard&#8221; lighting—it deserves a visual overhaul. At Hyuga Pinball, we’ve engineered the ultimate LED upgrade to swap out those tired, hot incandescents for precision-tuned brilliance. It’s time to [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>sponsored blog post<br />
</em></p>
<p><a href="https://paledlight.com.tw/9vnva"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-102247" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IFPA-January.png" alt="" width="525" height="440" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IFPA-January.png 940w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IFPA-January-300x251.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IFPA-January-768x644.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IFPA-January-179x150.png 179w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>New Year, new high scores. </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2604.png" alt="☄" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Whether you&#8217;re grinding for IFPA WPPR points or preserving a priceless classic, your machine deserves more than just &#8220;standard&#8221; lighting—it deserves a visual overhaul.</strong></p>
<p><strong>At Hyuga Pinball, we’ve engineered the ultimate LED upgrade to swap out those tired, hot incandescents for precision-tuned brilliance. It’s time to unlock the &#8220;New Year Glow&#8221; and see your game in a whole new light. </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4a1.png" alt="💡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2728.png" alt="✨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6e1.png" alt="🛡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The Pro-Player’s Choice: Why Hyuga?</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Zero Ghosting, Total Focus </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6ab.png" alt="🚫" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f47b.png" alt="👻" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Say goodbye to annoying flickers. Our 6.3V AC/DC non-ghosting bulbs are precision-engineered to eliminate &#8220;ghosting&#8221; artifacts, keeping your eyes on the ball and your mind on the jackpot.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Vintage Soul, Modern Tech </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f56f.png" alt="🕯" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2699.png" alt="⚙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Love that warm, nostalgic glow? Our LEDs are color-matched to mimic the classic aesthetic of original filaments, ensuring your 80s and 90s legends look exactly as they should—only better.</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Heat Shield for Your Classics </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f9ca.png" alt="🧊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6e1.png" alt="🛡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Heat is the enemy of rare plastics and backglass. Hyuga LEDs run ultra-cool, acting as a permanent insurance policy against warping and fading for your &#8220;treasure chest&#8221; of games.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Colors That Pop </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f308.png" alt="🌈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4a5.png" alt="💥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Experience saturated, vibrant hues that make every insert and playfield feature stand out. From the deepest reds to the crispest whites, your machine will look like it just rolled off the assembly line.</strong></li>
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<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f579.png" alt="🕹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Tournament Ready. Collector Approved.</strong></p>
<p><strong>From specialized wedge bases to bayonet mounts, we provide the specialized solutions that the world’s most dedicated enthusiasts demand. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f451.png" alt="👑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br />
https://paledlight.com.tw/9vnva</strong></p>
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		<title>2025-26 IFPA North American Championship Series &#8211; Registration is OPEN!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/2025-26-ifpa-north-american-championship-series-registration-is-open/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Qualifying results for the 2025-26 IFPA North American Championship Series are still coming in, but we wanted to take the opportunity to open up registration in advance to give players more time to respond to their invitations. There will be 49 different IFPA State Championship finals (plus Washington DC) along with 8 different Province finals [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nacs.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-15391 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nacs-300x180.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="180" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nacs-300x180.jpg 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nacs-768x461.jpg 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nacs-250x150.jpg 250w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nacs.jpg 780w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Qualifying results for the 2025-26 IFPA North American Championship Series are still coming in, but we wanted to take the opportunity to open up registration in advance to give players more time to respond to their invitations.</p>
<p>There will be 49 different IFPA State Championship finals (plus Washington DC) along with 8 different Province finals in Canada. These finals will all be held simultaneously on January 17th, 2026, with 1200 finalists competing for their share of nearly $170,000 in cash, a State or Provincial title, along with a spot in the IFPA North American Pinball Championship.</p>
<p>The IFPA Women&#8217;s North American Championship Series will be held January 18th, 2026, with 896 finalists competing for their share of over $16,000 in cash, a State or Provincial title, along with a spot in the IFPA Women&#8217;s North American Pinball Championship.</p>
<p>View the live NACS registration page <strong><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/series/nacs/2025/qualifying.php">HERE</a></strong>.</p>
<p>The WNACS registration page is available <a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/series/wnacs/2025/qualifying.php"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>
<p>IFPA State/Provincial Representatives should be sending out emails shortly, although most have already done so with our short registration period. It is important to note that if you do not have a registered IFPA player account, you are INELIGIBLE to participate. If you feel you should have received an invitation to one of the IFPA State Championships and did not, contact the IFPA immediately at ifpapinball@gmail.com, or click <strong><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/user-profile-3/">HERE</a> </strong>to register your profile.</p>
<p>Registration closes on January 7th at 8pm CST for both the NACS and WNACS. Any player that has not accepted their invitation by that time will be ineligible to participate.</p>
<p>Remember that no player is allowed to compete in multiple IFPA State/Provincial Championships. Players that qualify for more than one IFPA State/Provincial Championship will have to make their choice during this open period of registration. This will mean that many states/provinces will go far past the top 16 players in order to fill all 16 spots (or 24 players for any Super State/Province).</p>
<p>Any questions about the NACS, or anything IFPA related, please contact us at <a href="mailto:ifpapinball@gmail.com?subject=Questions%20about%20SCS">ifpapinball@gmail.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>2025 &#8211; IFPA State of the Union</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/2025-ifpa-state-of-the-union/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the 2025 pinball season officially wrapping up tonight, the World Pinball Player Rankings continues to show no signs of slowing down within the competitive pinball community. We wanted to take a quick look back at the growth we saw during 2025. We&#8217;re proud to say that the total number of IFPA sanctioned events for [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-102130 size-medium" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-164x300.png" alt="" width="164" height="300" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-164x300.png 164w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-82x150.png 82w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025.png 483w" sizes="(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px" /></a>With the 2025 pinball season officially wrapping up tonight, the World Pinball Player Rankings continues to show no signs of slowing down within the competitive pinball community. We wanted to take a quick look back at the growth we saw during 2025.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re proud to say that the total number of IFPA sanctioned events for 2024 was 14,038.  This represents a 10% growth from the end of 2024 where we had 12,776 IFPA sanctioned events on the calendar. Total player attendance at those events was 318,576, up 9% from 2024.</p>
<p>In addition, the number of unique players that played in an IFPA sanctioned tournament during 2025 was 42,936, up 10% from the number of players that were active during 2024. This included 11,827 players that participated in their first IFPA sanctioned event during 2025.</p>
<p>The IFPA wishes to thank everyone in the competitive pinball community for continuing to support everything we do to spread the world about our incredible sport to the masses.</p>
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		<title>Arvid Flygare &#8211; IFPA&#8217;s 2025 Player of the Year!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/arvid-flygare-ifpas-2025-player-of-the-year/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Al Thomka]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[albert nomden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bowen Kerins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cayle George]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Daniele Celestino Acciari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jeremy reynaud]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jorgen Holm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[joshua henderson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lyman Sheats]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mads kristensen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[steven bowden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trent augenstein]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA is pleased to announce that our Player of the Year for 2025 is 17 year old Arvid Flygare from Lund, Sweden. Arvid competed in 45 events during the 2025 season racking up an incredible 4243.41 WPPR points. Arvid currently sits as the #4 ranked player in the world. Arvid was the IFPA Player [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/49549.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-102125 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/49549.jpg" alt="" width="220" height="165" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/49549.jpg 220w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/49549-200x150.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px" /></a>The IFPA is pleased to announce that our Player of the Year for 2025 is 17 year old Arvid Flygare from Lund, Sweden. Arvid competed in 45 events during the 2025 season racking up an incredible 4243.41 WPPR points. Arvid currently sits as the #4 ranked player in the world.</p>
<p>Arvid was the IFPA Player of the Month in January and November, having won 10 of the 45 tournaments he played in during 2025, while finishing in the top 4 in 53% of them.</p>
<p>Arvid&#8217;s highlights during 2025 included earning three more Top 4 finishes in Major Championships, finishing 3rd place at the Pinburgh Match Play Championships, 3rd place at the 2025 European Pinball Championship, along with a 3rd place finish at the IFPA20 World Pinball Championship.</p>
<p>The IFPA wishes to congratulate Arvid on all of his success throughout this 2025 season!</p>
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		<title>James Chalki &#8211; IFPA&#8217;s 2025 Rookie of the Year!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/james-chalki-ifpas-2025-rookie-of-the-year/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Al Thomka]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[albert nomden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bowen Kerins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cayle George]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Daniele Celestino Acciari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jeremy reynaud]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jorgen Holm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[joshua henderson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lyman Sheats]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mads kristensen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[steven bowden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trent augenstein]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA is pleased to announce that our Rookie of the Year for the 2025 season is James Chalki from Australia. This award is given to the player that earns the most WPPR points in their first year of active play. James played in 36 events during the 2025 season earning a total of 376.99 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IFPA is pleased to announce that our Rookie of the Year for the 2025 season is James Chalki from Australia. This award is given to the player that earns the most WPPR points in their first year of active play.</p>
<p>James played in 36 events during the 2025 season earning a total of 376.99 WPPR points. James participated in his first IFPA sanctioned tournament on March 1st at the  Beercade 5. Since entering the World Pinball Player Rankings at that time, James has seen his rank increase to 758th in the world.</p>
<p>James&#8217; greatest achievement of 2025 was finishing in 7th place at the Australian Pinball Open Main Tournament, netting himself 61.26 WPPR points from that finish. Overall, James placed in the top 4 at 58% of the 2025 events he played in, a truly remarkable achievement.</p>
<p>Congratulations to James, our 2025 IFPA Rookie of the Year!</p>
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		<title>Jason Zahler &#8211; World&#8217;s Greatest Pinball Player for 2025!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/wgpp2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA is proud to announce that Jason Zahler has finished at #1 on the World Pinball Player Rankings, thus earning IFPA&#8217;s top honor as the 2025 &#8220;World&#8217;s Greatest Pinball Player&#8221;. No single tournament victory will ever secure this title for a given year. Only consistent play at the highest level over the course of [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11938.png"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-41122 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11938.png" alt="" width="220" height="166" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11938.png 220w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11938-199x150.png 199w" sizes="(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px" /></a>The IFPA is proud to announce that Jason Zahler has finished at #1 on the World Pinball Player Rankings, thus earning IFPA&#8217;s top honor as the 2025 &#8220;World&#8217;s Greatest Pinball Player&#8221;. No single tournament victory will ever secure this title for a given year. Only consistent play at the highest level over the course of multiple years leads to players reaching the pinnacle of the World Pinball Player Rankings. This is the second time that Jason has been crowned the World&#8217;s Greatest Pinball Player and one of seven players in history to receive this award (Keith Elwin (7), Jorian Engelbrektsson (3), Raymond Davidson (3), Zach Sharpe (2), Johannes Ostermeier (1) and Escher Lefkoff (2) being the other six).</p>
<p>Jason played in 12 IFPA sanctioned events during the 2025 season. His greatest achievements of 2025 were winning TWO Major Championships in the same season, both the IFPA World Pinball Championship and the Pinburgh Match-Play Championship, earning him 713.64 WPPR points for just those two events. Overall, Jason won 75% of the 12 events he played in, while placing in the top 4 at 92% of his 2025 events, a truly remarkable achievement.</p>
<p>Congratulations to Jason, and best of luck to everyone on the upcoming 2026 season in the race for #1. Jason will receive his WGPP trophy at the IFPA21 World Pinball Championship in Wisconsin in June.</p>
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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 1: WEEK 9</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-9/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time!  Dive into the depths, battle through fantasy realms, and explore the wilds of the rainforest as we kick off the new year together on your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device! &#160; This Week’s Tables:  Deep Ocean – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 2  RASTAN SAGA™ [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-102088" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9.png 2250w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9-768x768.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-WK9-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f30a/72.png" alt="&#x1f30a;" data-emoji="&#x1f30a;" aria-label="&#x1f30a;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2694_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x2694;" data-emoji="&#x2694;" aria-label="&#x2694;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time! <img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f33f/72.png" alt="&#x1f33f;" data-emoji="&#x1f33f;" aria-label="&#x1f33f;" /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Dive into the depths, battle through fantasy realms, and explore the wilds of the rainforest as we kick off the new year together on your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f30a/72.png" alt="&#x1f30a;" data-emoji="&#x1f30a;" aria-label="&#x1f30a;" /> Deep Ocean – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 2</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2694_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x2694;" data-emoji="&#x2694;" aria-label="&#x2694;" /> RASTAN SAGA<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> – included in Taito Pinball Pack 1</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f33f/72.png" alt="&#x1f33f;" data-emoji="&#x1f33f;" aria-label="&#x1f33f;" /> Amazonia – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 1</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Starts: Friday, January 2 at 3:00 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ends: Thursday, January 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 player randomly selected from the Top 100</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 101–500</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 501+</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767451154101000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2IFnqfPZudC49nNImXVeIg">https://www.atgames.net/<wbr />leaderboards/schedule</a></p>
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		<title>Status Update from IFPA &#8211; January 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/status-update-from-ifpa-january-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tournament Results]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ifpapinball.com/?p=102039</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA staff has been working diligently on this Code of Conduct (found HERE). While we recognize it won’t address every issue immediately, it marks an important step toward making IFPA‑sanctioned events more welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable for all players. We have also expanded the IFPA Diversity and Inclusion Code (found HERE) to include a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IFPA staff has been working diligently on this Code of Conduct (found <a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/conduct/"><strong>HERE</strong></a>). While we recognize it won’t address every issue immediately, it marks an important step toward making IFPA‑sanctioned events more welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable for all players. We have also expanded the IFPA Diversity and Inclusion Code (found <a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/inclusion/"><strong>HERE</strong></a>) to include a new Respect for Names and Pronouns policy. The IFPA staff remains committed to improving competitive pinball policies based on community feedback, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who has worked with us as these updates continue to evolve.</p>
<p>We have received questions regarding Women’s Division events for 2026 &#8211; there will be no change in the Women’s Division dollar fee or the system which tracks Women’s Division standings.</p>
<p>We have added multiple new staff members and are in the process of finding more, but we will not be creating another Women&#8217;s Advisory Board. We will announce new staff once they&#8217;ve finished onboarding and settled into their roles.</p>
<p>The amount of work and progress the WAB accomplished cannot be overstated, including increasing participation in our women&#8217;s division state championship series, creating the Women’s National Championships, running the Women&#8217;s World Championships for the last two years, and creating the initial IFPA inclusion policy. The WAB&#8217;s efforts have helped to shape women&#8217;s and open division pinball for the better.</p>
<p>That being said, both current and new staff members feel that the IFPA will be stronger and more effective as one entity with a diverse chorus of voices and opinions. We will be covering all of the duties that the WAB was previously responsible for. We will use the WAB as an example of dedication to growing women&#8217;s division pinball and to ensuring inclusiveness and fairness in both women&#8217;s and open divisions.</p>
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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 1: WEEK 8</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-8/</link>
					<comments>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-8/#comments</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ifpapinball.com/?p=101793</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time!  Ring in the new year with nature, action, and adventure! Battle insects, take on high-rise chaos, and explore the African wilds — all while competing together on your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device. &#160; This Week’s Tables:  Insect World – included in Natural History Pinball Pack [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>sponsored blog post</em></p>
<p><a href="&#x1f30d;&#x1fab2; Legends players, it’s tournament time! &#x1f680;  Ring in the new year with nature, action, and adventure! Battle insects, take on high-rise chaos, and explore the African wilds — all while competing together on your Legends 4K&#x2122;, HDP&#x2122;, or HD device.   This Week’s Tables:  &#x1fab2; Insect World – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 3  &#x1f3e2; Elevator Action&#x2122; – included in Taito Pinball Pack 2  &#x1f30d; Africa – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 1   Tournament Dates:  Starts: Friday, December 26 at 3:00 p.m. PT  Ends: Thursday, January 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT   Prizes For General FF:  &#x1f3c5; 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card  &#x1f396; 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card   Prizes For DPWR:  &#x1f947; $30 – 1 player randomly selected from the Top 100  &#x1f948; $20 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 101–500  &#x1f949; $10 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 501+   &#x26a0; ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:  Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.  HOW TO JOIN:  1&#x20e3; Launch a selected table  2&#x20e3; Play until your last ball drains  3&#x20e3; Enter initials  4&#x20e3; Exit — score uploads automatically  Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:  https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-101794" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8.png 2250w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8-768x768.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK8-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f30d/72.png" alt="&#x1f30d;" data-emoji="&#x1f30d;" aria-label="&#x1f30d;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1fab2/72.png" alt="&#x1fab2;" data-emoji="&#x1fab2;" aria-label="&#x1fab2;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time! <img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f680/72.png" alt="&#x1f680;" data-emoji="&#x1f680;" aria-label="&#x1f680;" /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ring in the new year with nature, action, and adventure! Battle insects, take on high-rise chaos, and explore the African wilds — all while competing together on your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1fab2/72.png" alt="&#x1fab2;" data-emoji="&#x1fab2;" aria-label="&#x1fab2;" /> Insect World – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 3</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3e2/72.png" alt="&#x1f3e2;" data-emoji="&#x1f3e2;" aria-label="&#x1f3e2;" /> Elevator Action<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> – included in Taito Pinball Pack 2</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f30d/72.png" alt="&#x1f30d;" data-emoji="&#x1f30d;" aria-label="&#x1f30d;" /> Africa – included in Natural History Pinball Pack 1</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Starts: Friday, December 26 at 3:00 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ends: Thursday, January 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 player randomly selected from the Top 100</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 101–500</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 player randomly selected from ranks 501+</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device support coming in a future update. They never expire.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766932448192000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0WY0DhYKU8jtYp0NByp-nh">https://www.atgames.net/<wbr />leaderboards/schedule</a></p>
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		<title>Stern Rewards Program &#8211; 2024 rewards expire December 31st!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/stern-rewards-program-2024-rewards-expire-december-31st/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[$tern rewards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ashley shaw]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[david spasic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stern rewards program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[troy kellogg]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ifpapinball.com/?p=101576</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder for anyone eligible to claim their $tern Reward, the deadline is December 31st, 2025 for anyone with a 2024 reward available. The $tern Rewards Program provides IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase one new Stern Pinball, Inc. (SPI) pinball game directly from SPI at the IFPA Price plus shipping and any applicable [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward.png"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10327 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward-300x130.png" alt="reward" width="300" height="130" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward-300x130.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward-125x54.png 125w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reward.png 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Just a reminder for anyone eligible to claim their $tern Reward, the deadline is December 31st, 2025 for anyone with a 2024 reward available.</p>
<p>The $tern Rewards Program provides IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase one new <a href="http://www.sternpinball.com/">Stern Pinball, Inc.</a> (SPI) pinball game directly from SPI at the IFPA Price plus shipping and any applicable taxes. All sales are subject to SPI’s standard terms of sale. Game selection is subject to availability, and no guarantee is made that any particular game will be available.</p>
<p>Qualifying participants will also be eligible for discounts at the Stern online store which features a wide range of Stern and $tern Rewards Program merchandise exclusive to the IFPA rewards program.</p>
<p>Detailed rules for the $tern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers, and updated list of rewards available can be found <strong><a href="http://www.ifpapinball.com/sternrewardsprogram">HERE</a></strong>. Contact the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com if you have any questions.</p>
<p>Games available for immediate shipment include:<br />
Avengers Premium, Deadpool Premium, Foo Fighters Premium, James Bond Premium, John Wick Pro, John Wick Premium, Jurassic Park Pro, Jurassic Park Premium, Metallica Remastered Premium, Stranger Things Pro, Mandalorian Pro, X-Men Pro, X-Men Premium, Venom Pro, Venom Premium, Dungeons &amp; Dragons Pro, Dungeons &amp; Dragons Premium, King Kong Premium, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire Pro, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire Premium</p>
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		<title>IFPA’s Player of the Month/Biggest Movers for November 2025!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpas-player-of-the-month-biggest-movers-for-november-2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Al Thomka]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Andrei Massenkoff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Keith Elwin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kevin birrell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robert Gagno]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ifpapinball.com/?p=101519</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Here are the November 2025 IFPA winners for Player of the Month and Biggest Movers: Player of the Month: Arvid Flygare from Sweden (401.18 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; MAIN) Ariel Dutton from Louisiana (53.39 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; WOMEN&#8217;S) Biggest Movers: Jim McGee from The Villages, FL (+41,553 spots) Adam Lee from St. Augustine , FL (+35,154 spots) David Johnston [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-7473 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1.jpg" alt="" width="284" height="257" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1.jpg 284w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/world_pinball_player_rankings_wppr1-200x180.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px" /></a>Here are the November 2025 IFPA winners for Player of the Month and Biggest Movers:</p>
<p>Player of the Month:<br />
Arvid Flygare from Sweden (401.18 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; MAIN)<br />
Ariel Dutton from Louisiana (53.39 WPPR&#8217;s &#8211; WOMEN&#8217;S)</p>
<p>Biggest Movers:<br />
Jim McGee from The Villages, FL (+41,553 spots)<br />
Adam Lee from St. Augustine , FL (+35,154 spots)<br />
David Johnston from Sherwood, OR (+29,012 spots)</p>
<p>These players have now all qualified for the Stern Rewards Program for 2025. Congrats to everyone!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Las Vegas Pinball Community Crushes Records at 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Challenge</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/las-vegas-pinball-community-crushes-records-at-3rd-annual-toys-for-tots-challenge/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ifpapinball.com/?p=101465</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Las Vegas pinball community proved once again that flipper skills aren’t the only thing they bring to the table. On December 13th, the 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Charity Challenge brought together 19 dedicated players for a day of competition and giving, resulting in a staggering donation of more than 700 toys with an estimated value exceeding $10,000. Hosted [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-101466 size-medium" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-200x150.jpg 200w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>The Las Vegas pinball community proved once again that flipper skills aren’t the only thing they bring to the table. On December 13th, the 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Charity Challenge brought together 19 dedicated players for a day of competition and giving, resulting in a staggering donation of more than 700 toys with an estimated value exceeding $10,000.</p>
<p>Hosted by IFPA Nevada State Representative Joe Anthes alongside Steve and Dori Strom, the IFPA-sanctioned event turned into a massive success that went far beyond the WPPR points available.</p>
<p>While the competition was fierce, the generosity was the real headline. United States Marine Corps Reservists were on site to officially collect the donations, which created a mountain of toys nearly taller than the pinball machines.</p>
<p>Highlights of the event included:</p>
<p>• Legendary local player “Pinball Danny Carranza” set a new standard for benevolence, single-handedly donating over 400 toys to the cause.</p>
<p>• The Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame contributed over 60 toys.</p>
<p>• Local business MTSI stepped up with a donation of over 125 toys.</p>
<p>With only 19 players in the field, the &#8220;toys-per-capita&#8221; ratio makes this one of the most impactful charity events in recent memory for the Nevada scene. The organizers would like to thank every player and sponsor who helped brighten the holidays for children in the Las Vegas community.</p>
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		<title>FLIPPER FRIENDS™: ALL-LEGENDS TOURNAMENT SERIES &#124; SEASON 1: WEEK 7</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/flipper-friends-all-legends-tournament-series-season-1-week-7/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post  Legends players, it’s tournament time! This week, battle with the turtles, jump into retro arcade combat, and flip through a holiday classic — all from your Legends 4K™, HDP™, or HD device! This Week’s Tables:  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  Front Line  How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Tournament Dates: Starts: Friday, December 19 [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-101481" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7.png" alt="" width="525" height="525" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7.png 2250w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7-768x768.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Social-WK7-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f422/72.png" alt="" data-emoji="&#x1f422;" aria-label="&#x1f422;" /><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f525/72.png" alt="&#x1f525;" data-emoji="&#x1f525;" aria-label="&#x1f525;" /> Legends players, it’s tournament time!<br />
This week, battle with the turtles, jump into retro arcade combat, and flip through a holiday classic — all from your Legends 4K<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, HDP<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, or HD device!</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Week’s Tables:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f422/72.png" alt="&#x1f422;" data-emoji="&#x1f422;" aria-label="&#x1f422;" /> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> Front Line<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f49a/72.png" alt="&#x1f49a;" data-emoji="&#x1f49a;" aria-label="&#x1f49a;" /> How the Grinch Stole Christmas!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tournament Dates:<br />
Starts: Friday, December 19 at 3:00 p.m. PT<br />
Ends: Thursday, December 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For General FF:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c5/72.png" alt="&#x1f3c5;" data-emoji="&#x1f3c5;" aria-label="&#x1f3c5;" /> 10 Winners – $15 AtGames Gift Card<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f396_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x1f396;" data-emoji="&#x1f396;" aria-label="&#x1f396;" /> 7 Winners – $10 AtGames Gift Card</p>
<p dir="ltr">Prizes For DPWR:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f947/72.png" alt="&#x1f947;" data-emoji="&#x1f947;" aria-label="&#x1f947;" /> $30 – 1 player randomly selected from Top 100<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f948/72.png" alt="&#x1f948;" data-emoji="&#x1f948;" aria-label="&#x1f948;" /> $20 – 1 player from ranks 101–500<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f949/72.png" alt="&#x1f949;" data-emoji="&#x1f949;" aria-label="&#x1f949;" /> $10 – 1 player from ranks 501+</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/26a0_fe0f/72.png" alt="&#x26a0;" data-emoji="&#x26a0;" aria-label="&#x26a0;" /> ATGAMES GIFT CARD NOTICE:<br />
Gift Cards usable only on the AtGames eStore. On-device redemption coming soon. No expiration!</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW TO JOIN:<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0031_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="1&#x20e3;" data-emoji="1&#x20e3;" aria-label="1&#x20e3;" /> Launch a selected table<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0032_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="2&#x20e3;" data-emoji="2&#x20e3;" aria-label="2&#x20e3;" /> Play until your last ball drains<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0033_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="3&#x20e3;" data-emoji="3&#x20e3;" aria-label="3&#x20e3;" /> Enter initials<br />
<img decoding="async" class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/0034_fe0f_20e3/72.png" alt="4&#x20e3;" data-emoji="4&#x20e3;" aria-label="4&#x20e3;" /> Exit — score uploads automatically!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check your standings and the Top 50 leaderboard at:<br />
<a href="https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atgames.net/leaderboards/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766253527876000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Nmqjs6tpYGGe17WyV_0EE">https://www.atgames.net/<wbr />leaderboards/schedule</a></p>
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		<title>Tilting Towards Change: How the Bagwells Used Flip Back to Help Others Move Forward</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/tilting-towards-change-how-the-bagwells-used-flip-back-to-help-others-move-forward/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sharpe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>IFPA European Pinball Championship &#8211; Registration opens December 12 at noon!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpa-european-pinball-championship-registration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Trepp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The IFPA is proud to announce that registration for the 9th annual IFPA European Pinball Championship opens this Friday, December 12 at noon! Registration closes January 9. For more details check out the registration page here. Players who finished in the top100 got a personal invitation email (for those few not, please update your IFPA [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Th<a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-56973 alignright" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="267" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1.jpg 300w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ifpa-european-championship-series-300x267-1-169x150.jpg 169w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>e IFPA is proud to announce that registration for the 9th annual IFPA European Pinball Championship opens this Friday, December 12 at noon! Registration closes January 9. For more details check out the registration page <a href="https://www.pinballevents.de/ifpa-ch/ifpaepc-26/">here.</a></p>
<p>Players who finished in the top100 got a personal invitation email (for those few not, please update your IFPA profile with a working email address).</p>
<p>Should you have any questions about our qualifying process or to find out more information about the tournament, please contact the IFPA at <a href="mailto:ifpaeurope@gmail.com">ifpaeurope@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>Our host will be Lund Pinball Acadamy in Lund, Sweden.</p>
<p>More informations, the current standings and the ECS schedule <a href="https://www.ifpapinball.com/ecs/">HERE</a>.</p>
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		<title>🚀 HYUGA SYSTEM UPGRADE: CHRISTMAS LIGHT BATTLE! 🚀</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/hyuga-system-upgrade-christmas-light-battle/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[sponsored blog post [DANGER ZONE❗] Is your machine still using low-level lighting? Evolve from dim incandescent yellow [GAME OVER!] to HYUGA&#8217;s VIVID ARCADE SPECTRUM! This holiday, don&#8217;t just &#8220;play&#8221;—unleash your power! 💥 🔥 LIGHT SELECTION: CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON! 🔥 We provide the perfect match for your battleground: FROSTED SERIES (GI): SMOOTH DIFFUSION to create a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://paledlight.com.tw/PYr44"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-98942" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFPA-December-post-2025-724x1024.png" alt="" width="525" height="743" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFPA-December-post-2025-724x1024.png 724w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFPA-December-post-2025-212x300.png 212w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFPA-December-post-2025-768x1086.png 768w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFPA-December-post-2025-106x150.png 106w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFPA-December-post-2025-1086x1536.png 1086w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFPA-December-post-2025.png 1414w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>[DANGER ZONE</strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2757.png" alt="❗" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />] Is your machine still using low-level lighting?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Evolve from dim incandescent yellow [GAME OVER!] to HYUGA&#8217;s VIVID ARCADE SPECTRUM! This holiday, don&#8217;t just &#8220;play&#8221;—unleash your power! </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4a5.png" alt="💥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> LIGHT SELECTION: CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON! </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>We provide the perfect match for your battleground:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>FROSTED SERIES (GI): SMOOTH DIFFUSION to create a soft glow and full coverage!</strong></li>
<li><strong>CLEAR SERIES (INSERT): RAZOR SHARP FOCUS for precise strikes, making your scores EXPLODE!</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3a8.png" alt="🎨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> NEON SPECTRUM: BREAK THROUGH COLOR LIMITS! </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f47e.png" alt="👾" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Tired of basic colors? HYUGA brings a special palette to create a unique holiday look!</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f9ca.png" alt="🧊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> ICE BLUE: Freeze the score!</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f30a.png" alt="🌊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> CYAN: Torrential combo!</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f7e3.png" alt="🟣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> PURPLE: Mysterious bonus!</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f34b.png" alt="🍋" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> LIME YELLOW: Shining victory!</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6ab.png" alt="🚫" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> GHOST BUSTER ACTIVATED! </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6ab.png" alt="🚫" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>ZERO GHOSTING! ZERO FLICKER! ZERO BLEED!</strong></p>
<p><strong>HYUGA&#8217;s reinforced circuit (AC/DC 6.3V) [POWER UP!] ensures that when the light stops, it&#8217;s an INSTANT STOP! </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4af.png" alt="💯" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />!</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a1.png" alt="⚡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> FULL FIREPOWER (TOTAL CONTROL) </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a1.png" alt="⚡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>From GI to Flashers, let your machine&#8217;s battlefield unleash full firepower!</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Flexible Wire support: Easier adjustment!</strong></li>
<li><strong>High-power 8-SMD Flashers: Makes every Jackpot a blinding-level explosion! [KA-BOOM!] </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4a3.png" alt="💣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2753.png" alt="❓" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> H E L P &#8211; M E N U </strong><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2753.png" alt="❓" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Got questions? Press the &#8220;CONTACT US&#8221; key! We are ready to eliminate obstacles for you! [READY PLAYER ONE?]</strong></p>
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		<title>PinShades &#8211; Pincinnati Tournaments this week!</title>
		<link>https://www.ifpapinball.com/pinshades-pincinnati-tournaments-this-week/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IFPA STAFF]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ifpapinball.com/?p=98938</guid>

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<p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/85781b285d7e/pincinnati-last-stern-pro-circuit-event-of-2025?e=ab61adcad3"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-98939" src="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pinshadesDec2025.png" alt="" width="525" height="650" srcset="https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pinshadesDec2025.png 629w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pinshadesDec2025-242x300.png 242w, https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pinshadesDec2025-121x150.png 121w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /></a></p>
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